Tourism Committee Regular Meeting

Date: 
Monday, August 15, 2016 - 7:30pm

SIMSBURY TOURISM COMMITTEE

“Heritage, Charm, Adventure”

Mitchell Chrysler - Dodge

416 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT

Monday, August 15, 2016    7:30 p.m.

1.  Call to Order

2.  Review and approve minutes of June 20, 2016

3.  CT State Tourism Video

4. Update on the Closing of the Center of Connecticut Tourism.

5. Visitors Center Report and Signage update

6.  What is our Mission Statement?

          A.  Why does this committee exist?

            B.  Brainstorming: How can our committee maximize our effectiveness

7.  Meeting Locations update

8.   Old Business & Upcoming Local Events

      A.    Septemberfest

      B.    Simsbury Public Library Director’s Challenge Update 

      C.    Hudson Property Update

      D.    Changes at Farmington Valley Trails Council - Member Appreciation Ride 8/20

      E.     The Taste in Simsbury date: August 25th

 9. OTHER QUICK Updates (as needed)

          A. Town Groups & Events:, Central CT Region Tourism District, Farmers Market, Flower Festival, FVVA, Main Street Partnership, Heublein Tower, Land Trust, Valentine’s Day License, Book Sale, Simsbury Fly-    in, Hudson House, Chili Festival, Septemberfest, Simsbury Free Library, Simsbury Free Bike, Innovation Fair, SHS Artisan Craft Event, Jamie McEwan Whitewater Triple Crown, Grange Fair

          B.  Communications:  Facebook, Town Website and SCTV

 10. Adjournment

Next  Meeting Monday. September 19 7:00pm, Simsbury Inn, 397 Hopmeadow St.